25 Oct 2025 - New Announcement Regarding Covers

To clarify a recent change to Section 803 of the National Manual of Procedure, as adopted by the National Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

A new paragraph titled "Alternative Cap” now allows members, other than officers, to wear a baseball-style cap during meetings of the Post and District.

Here’s a quick summary of what that means:

• The cap must be the official cap, sold through the VFW Store, with VFW initials, Post numerals, state, rank of office (if applicable), "Veterans of Foreign Wars,” and the Cross of Malta.
• Lettering must be gold, and the trim on the bill may be gold, green, red, or silver—matching the braid colors used for each level of the organization (Post-Gold, District-Green, Department-Red, National-Silver).
• This is an alternative, not a replacement, for the standard overseas cap.
• It cannot be worn at formal ceremonies, in business attire, or at any event where the regulation cap is prescribed.
• For Districts, "meetings” include both regular business meetings and District conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can officers wear the baseball-style cap?
No. Officers must continue to wear the regulation overseas cap when performing their duties or representing the organization in an official capacity.

Does this apply at Department or National meetings?
No. The alternative cap applies only to Post and District meetings, including District conventions.

Can the alternative cap be worn at a Post social event or casual gathering?
Yes, provided it’s an informal setting where uniform caps are not otherwise required. The alternative cap should not be worn if the event is ceremonial, public-facing, or requires business attire.

Am I required to have my Post number, Department, or position on the cap?
No. Members may purchase a plain black cap that features only the Cross of Malta on the front and uses the appropriate bill color for their level: gold for Post, green for District, red for Department, or silver for National, based on their position.

Can a Post or District design its own version or use a different color?
No. The design, lettering, and color requirements in Section 803 must be followed exactly. Any deviations would make the cap non-regulation.

Can both caps be worn interchangeably?
Members may choose to wear either the regulation overseas cap or the alternative cap during casual meetings at the Post or District level. The overseas cap remains the standard for all formal and official functions.

What about members who hold dual roles (for example, Post officer and District member)?
When acting in an officer capacity, at any level, the member must wear the regulation overseas cap. When attending as a general member, the alternative cap may be worn if appropriate for that setting.

Can life members, All-State, or All-American honorees wear the baseball-style cap with their color designations?
No. Those color distinctions apply only to the regulation overseas cap. The alternative cap must remain black with gold lettering.

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02 Jul 2025 - Public Service Announcement

Effective immediately, due to safety and legality concerns, we can no longer allow non-service animals at the Post. Only official service animals are allowed under the pavilion and inside the Post. We will be reviewing options to safely allow non-service animals in the future, likely with no resolution until 2026. TBD...

Michelle and her staff are aware of this. Thank you.

R,
Greg

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